Cole C24 Lite Review
Cole has been manufacturing wheels in the U.S. for many years now however recently they have started expanding internationally and are gaining some traction with international cyclists. The company has a modest following in the UK and are beginning to grow their due to the success of their high quality products – this is one of the more recent Cole wheelsets to appear on the UK market.
Overview
The Cole C24 Lite road wheelset has been praised for some of its features including the aesthetic appeal of it. The wheelset is sporty yet lightweight and the stiffness and tension of the wheels back up the claims from the company that these tyres will last a long time and at a high level of performance. Additionally, they come at a reasonable price (£274.99) for cyclists who don’t have a lot of money or desire to purchase high end products. A wheel bag is also included in the set.
Wheels
The rim size is roughly 24 mm and made by Araya from Japan. They also feature a machine braking surface. The wheels weigh roughly 1650g, which is pretty light for a wheel of this size and class. Swiss-made spokes are bladed with 16 in the front and 20 in the rear and the spokes have a high level of tension which works to improve stability and balance. They also allow the bike to perform at a high level for a longer period of time.
Features
24 mm rims
About 1650g in weight
16×1 spokes in the front
20×2 spokes in the back
ARAYA Alloy Clincher Rim
Cole Lite DSA Patented design
Cold Forged Alloy Body
Hard-Anodized Alloy Free Hub
Verdict
With the momentum that these wheels are gaining within the cycling community, cyclists would benefit from purchasing a pair due to their reasonable costs and high performance. These wheels are light in comparison to other wheels of this type and size. They will provide cyclists with optimum performance on all road courses and for all levels of experience.
The wheels ensure high levels of stability due to the patented DSA spoke tension. Cyclists will be able to push through sharp corners and ride at high speeds without any worries. This is great for professional cyclists or cyclists who like to train at higher levels. The wheels have a visual appeal as well, due to their design and colour scheme. So, not only will they look good but they are also long-lasting and stiff. Bottom line, this wheel, which is available to all consumers, has all the characteristics and components of a high performance wheel but at a lower cost.
Cole C24 Lite
Rating by Adam Samuel: stars
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